Leasing

Landlord

Volume leasing

The DibbsBarker Leasing team is currently retained by a number of REITs and major corporations to do all the leasing work in relation to:

6 major Sydney CBD office buildings
more than 20 industrial parks and buildings in New South Wales
more than 30 shopping centres Australia wide
numerous commercial and industrial sites (including marinas) in Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory.

Pro forma documentation

Our team has acted in the preparation of pro forma lease documentation for REITs and major corporations in relation to both commercial and industrial property.

Advice

Our team has advised on all areas of leasing including:

make good obligations
the termination of leases and re-entry
the impact of GST on leases
lease incentives and fitout deeds
quiet enjoyment
“face” and “effective” market rent reviews
OH&S responsibilities
“green building” and environmental best practice
all aspects of the retail leases legislation in all state jurisdictions.

Particular properties

Our team has prepared and dealt with leases and licences covering a wide variety of properties, for example golf courses and marina berths.

Tenant

Office relocation

Our team has acted for many tenants, including government departments and agencies, in their relocation to new premises. This has involved advising on make good obligations under existing leases and the negotiation and the finalising of new leases.

Retail tenants

Our team acts for numerous well known retail chains in leasing shop premises across Australia.

Major corporations and government

Our team acts for many major corporations, government departments and agencies in relation to their accommodation needs.

Advice

Our team has advised tenants on a multitude of leasing issues. Through a wealth of experience obtained from many years of practice, we have been successful in saving tenants hundreds of thousands of dollars by advising on the correct interpretation of market rent review and make good provisions in leases.

Integrated services

At DibbsBarker, our team works closely with our Construction and Major Projects team, for example, where a purpose built facility is to be constructed. This approach enables us to ensure that the agreement for lease, lease, incentive and/or fitout deed and construction contract all work together to provide the required outcome and that risk is managed appropriately.

Value adds

In addition to providing valuable service, the team also runs free seminars on various leasing issues, as and when important developments occur. Our team also produces monthly Landlord and Tenant Alerts as a free service to clients.

Recent Landlord and Tenant Alerts

Apr 2013: Landlord and Tenant alert: Integrating solar PV with the commercial property sector: can it be done?

Mar 2013: Landlord and Tenant alert: Effective negotiation - practical tips and common mistakes

Feb 2013: Landlord and Tenant alert: What will happen to Australia's Carbon Pricing Mechanism if the Coalition is elected?

Jan 2013: Landlord and Tenant alert: Sustainably greener

Dec 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: Commercial leasing in Canberra - capitalising on local expertise in a unique market

Nov 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: Disclaimer of lease by a landlord's liquidator

Oct 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: Options to renew leases - saying what you mean and meaning what you say

Sep 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: Owners and tenants - heading for a fall?

Aug 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: Protecting your assets - building names and trade marks

July 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: Negotiations - sorting out the issues

June 2012: Landlord and Tenant alert: ACCC issues guidance for businesses in relation to carbon price claims